Connivance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈnaɪvəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Connivance is a noun meaning (law) The process of conniving or conspiring.
Meaning
(law) The process of conniving or conspiring.
Example Sentences
The Abbot’s house, which formed the third side of the square, was, though injured, still inhabited, and afforded refuge to the few brethren who yet, rather by connivance than by actual authority, were permitted to remain at Kennaquhair.
Word Forms
- connivances
- connivancy
- connivence
- connivency
Synonyms for connivance
Depending on context, synonyms include collusion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include collusion, conspiracy, complicit, complicity, abetment, accomplice.
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